Trent started in five of Real Madrid’s six games in the USA at this summer's FIFA Club World Cup and appears to be Alonso's first-choice at right-back. However, the decision to name Dani Carvajal as captain following Luka Modric's exit, ramps up the pressure on the former Liverpool man.

Kicking off the season with a victory and a goal from Kylian Mbappe, it felt like nothing changed from last season for Real Madrid, but that's where the similarities ended. Xabi Alonso is at the helm in charge of an almost entirely new look backline that held Osasuna to only two shots,

Real Madrid are clinging to Kylian Mbappé in this early stretch of the season. Xabi Alonso’s project has kicked off with encouraging signs – three points taken against Osasuna and a solid defensive display – but there is still work to be done,